Deep Sea Decor: It's a Whale of a Tale

It used to be that ocean-inspired kids decor involved some fairly cliched ideas: way too many seashells, goofy grinning fish, and nautical stripes everywhere. These days we have so many more options - from pirates to mermaids to octopi. One trend that's rising to the top: whales.

You can find whales in all kinds of formats, from more serious prints for your living room, to kooky whale-shaped pillows. But there are lots of modern whales out there just waiting to update your nursery. Here are a few of my favorites: